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Post by e4dwayne on Apr 16, 2009 18:05:26 GMT -5
I have a lady who wants me to give an estimate on a detailed cleaning. She has a 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2600 sq. ft home in decent shape. I was thinking of quoting her $228 for the first detailed cleaning and $138 each month thereafter (for basic cleaning after that). With the detailed cleaning I am doing the regular stuff, but am including inside windows and sills. If she wants inside and outside it will be $325 firm. Do you think I am quoting her a reasonable price? I got my prices from bidmycleaning.com. I am just starting out so I dont want to ruin this potential job by bidding too high.
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Post by Kevin on Apr 18, 2009 9:06:52 GMT -5
What is the inside condition of the house like?
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Post by e4dwayne on Apr 18, 2009 17:57:04 GMT -5
It is in beautiful, pristine condition. Honestly, I dont think it needs the kind of cleaning she wanting me to do. Probably the worst part of the house is the window. I am doing the insides and sills.
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Post by ilovedogs on Apr 19, 2009 17:29:17 GMT -5
For my area I would not be able to get someone to pay that. If the house is in good shape and not much for clutter I would charge $135.00 for the first cleaning. Do you have others that help you out. If so you would have to charge more to pay them. Although I have people that complain when I charge them $125.00 for the first cleaning. In fact I just quoted someone this square footage about 3 weeks ago and I charged her the $135.00 but didn't get the job.
Dust To Golden Shine
Jenny
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Post by e4dwayne on Apr 19, 2009 20:16:31 GMT -5
Well, I got the job. She wants a very detailed cleaning (basic cleaning, plus all light fixtures, baseboards, all woodwork, inside windows and sills). I went with $180 as the quote and she was fine with that. I actually would have went much lower but she only wants me to come once a month. So I told her $180, then $130 a month after. I feel like she got a good deal. She does have an inside dog so I took that into consideration too. Even though the house is already very, very clean I will clean it exactly as she wants. Do you think I gave a fair price for the work involved?
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Post by stephang on Nov 1, 2011 13:02:26 GMT -5
I think thats a fair price, the best way to do it is to break down how long everything will take you. Multiplky this by your hourly rate and a bit extra to be safe
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Post by kentjohn on Feb 14, 2012 18:48:56 GMT -5
I suggest you make a price list with corresponding amount and area size so that you wont have a problem estimating on how to price it. It would also be helpful to have a separate list if there are additional cleaning like windows, chairs, tables, carpets etc. And dont compare your prices with other companies because the tendency is that your quote will be either high or low. Just compute the equipments used, materials used and your labor. Then your good to go. ;D |
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Post by thomasanthony on Feb 18, 2012 16:14:35 GMT -5
Important questions and good responses. At the end of the day, if you project how many hours it will take you plus any expenses required, you can determine a "safe price" and then add additional profit if the numbers allow. Don't forget to include your to and from travel time and expenses in your total hours. Good luck with your project!
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Post by braidyrigby on Feb 11, 2013 0:44:33 GMT -5
And, this is why giving out detailed estimates - in the beginning - can be a waste of time for you. Putting together a detailed estimate takes time. So in the beginning, just give whoever is asking for the estimate a job rate - on your company letterhead of course, so it's official.
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Post by David Bergman on Feb 13, 2013 2:05:40 GMT -5
What kind of products you are using as your cost will depend on the same. I think this price is genuine if your not implementing any Hi-fi equipments for it.
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Post by ubest on Feb 22, 2013 4:41:02 GMT -5
Having an office building cleaned is something that needs to be done regularly so that the work environment can stay clean and organized. Many pieces of office equipment such as shredders, fax machines and copiers can generate extra dust and debris that need to be cleaned weekly if not daily
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Post by benedictbrent on Mar 12, 2013 2:47:23 GMT -5
Running your own cleaning business will require you to set your own rates and prices. Some customers may even ask for an estimate for a bigger cleaning job or for normal upkeep of their house. Being able to provide them with an estimate might set you apart from the competition.
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Post by kathryncristal on Mar 24, 2013 23:27:44 GMT -5
Having an office building cleaned is something that needs to be done regularly so that the work environment can stay clean and organized.
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Post by brentrowan on Apr 29, 2013 23:32:14 GMT -5
Having an office building cleaned is something that needs to be done regularly so that the work environment can stay clean and organized. Many pieces of office equipment such as shredders, fax machines and copiers can generate extra dust and debris that need to be cleaned weekly if not daily.
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